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Deactivate ESP
in the following situations to
improve traction:
When using snow chains.
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In deep snow.
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On sand or gravel.
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Spinning the wheels results in a cutting
action, which enhances traction.
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If the ÷ ESP
warning lamp lights up continu-
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ously, ESP
is not available due to a malfunction.
Observe the following information:
Indicator and warning lamps (
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Display messages (
page 644)
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ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
ETS/4ETS traction control is part of ESP
makes it possible to pull away and accelerate on a
slippery carriageway.
ETS/4ETS can improve the vehicle's traction by
intervening in the following ways:
The drive wheels are braked individually if they
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spin.
More drive torque is transferred to the wheel
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or wheels with traction.
Influence of drive programs on ESP
The drive programs enable ESP
ferent weather and road conditions as well as the
driver's preferred driving style. Depending on the
selected drive program, the appropriate ESP
mode will be activated. You can select the drive
programs using the DYNAMIC SELECT switch
(
page 195).
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Function of ESP
page 729)
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ESP
Crosswind Assist detects sudden gusts of
side wind and helps the driver to keep the vehicle
in the lane:
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and
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ESP
Crosswind Assist is active at vehicle
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speeds between approx. 80 km/h and
200 km/h when driving straight ahead or cor-
nering slightly.
The vehicle is stabilised by means of individual
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brake application on one side.
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to adapt to dif-
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Crosswind Assist
Driving and parking 219
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Function of ESP
trailer stabilisation
& WARNING Risk of accident in poor road
and weather conditions
In poor road and weather conditions, the
trailer stabilisation cannot prevent lurching of
the vehicle/trailer combination. Trailers with a
high centre of gravity may tip over before
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ESP
detects this.
Always adapt your driving style to suit
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the current road and weather conditions.
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When driving with a trailer, ESP
your vehicle if the trailer begins to swerve from
side to side:
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ESP
trailer stabilisation is active above
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speeds of 65 km/h.
Slight swerving is reduced by means of a tar-
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geted, individual brake application on one
side.
In the event of severe swerving, the operating
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energy output is also reduced and all wheels
are braked.
can stabilise
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